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Bosom
01
a person's chest
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
bosoms
Examples
The baby fell asleep, cradled in the bosom of her mother.
1.1
either of the two round, fleshy parts on a woman’s chest that produce milk after childbirth
02
a close affectionate and protective acceptance
Examples
She found solace in the bosom of her family during difficult times.
03
cloth that covers the chest or breasts
Examples
The dress had a ruffled bosom, adding a touch of elegance to the design.
04
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
05
the locus of feelings and intuitions
to bosom
01
hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
Transitive: to bosom sb
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
bosom
3rd person singular
bosoms
Present participle
bosoming
Past simple
bosomed
Past participle
bosomed
Examples
She bosomed her child after a long day at school, cherishing the warmth and comfort of their embrace.
02
hide in one's bosom
Lexical Tree
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